2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
| The Good: – Distinctive inside and out – Excellent power and response – Great ride-handling balance |
The Bad: – Not particularly affordable – No space in the boot – Oddly-placed controls & knobs |
Month: August 2016
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback officially revealed
After a bunch of teasers, prototypes and a huge amount of speculation, Honda has finally made it official. The 2017 Civic hatchback will arrive in North America by this October. The new addition will join the Civic lineup that already includes the sedan and the coupe. It will be the first 5-door Civic to be released in the United States. The vehicle will be styled in a more Euro-way and the production model does not look that much different from the crisp prototype Honda showed off at the Geneva Motor Show.
So we got a 2016 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
The Ford F-150 is easily the most technologically-advanced truck in its class. Where else can you get an aluminium-bodied fullsize pickup with a turbo engine that makes it quicker than a V8? That got your attention.
2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith Regatta is a yacht on wheels
Usage of wooden panels in cars is a regular practice. In the automotive world, wood has always been a symbol of luxury and class. Here is the new Rolls-Royce Wraith Regatta, a work of American experiential designer Eddie Sotto who used to be the Senior Vice President of Concept Design for Walt Disney Imagineering. The Rolls-Royce Wraith, even in its standard form, is one of the most opulent cars currently on sale. The Regatta takes it to a whole new level with the addition of wood. A lot of it.
Nissan Patrol V6 replaces SE V8 for 2017, in UAE showrooms now
It’s happened. The 2017 Nissan Patrol is now available with a V6 engine, as the existing 317 hp Patrol SE V8 has already been discontinued. And the V6 is already in Dubai showrooms quietly on display in the UAE.
Long-term wrap-up: Our Alfa Romeo 156 goes to a better home
Our Alfa Romeo left us a few months ago. After all, while it was registered under my name, I was sharing ownership with two other guys and just holding the car for a friend until it found a buyer.
List of manufacturer recalls for July 2016
With the Takata Airbag issue calming down slowly, the month of July registered a lesser number of recalls. Here is a list of vehicles that went back to meet their maker in the past month.
2017 Caterham Seven 310 revealed
The British light-weight sports car manufacturer Caterham is expanding their “Seven” range of cars with their latest model, the ‘310’. And it looks exactly the same as all their previous quasi-cars.
2016 Kia Cerato: More car for your money
A little-known fact about the Kia Cerato is that its stunning design was inspired by European sports sedans and it was styled at Kia’s American Design Center in California. Now you know why this is the most stunning car in its class. Available as a sedan, hatchback or coupe, the Cerato is in its third generation, and sits on an all-new chassis that is longer, wider and lower than the old model. And with available features that are straight out of luxury cars, it is also the best value in its class.
2016 Land Rover LR4
| The Good: – Cabin layout and features – Off-road capabilities – Fairly comfortable ride |
The Bad: – High base price – Safe but floaty handling – Could be quicker |
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